In a message dated 31/07/01 23:11:51 Greenwich Standard Time,

> Subj: [M]: Re: Selling a scope overseas?
> Date: 31/07/01 23:11:51 Greenwich Standard Time
>
> Telescopes are not on the export restriction list...alot of UK'rs have
> Meades, any other tariffs will be the responsibility of the buyer (Great
> Britain taxes EVERYTHING)
>
Hi

You are correct. Everything but the air you breath. They will do that soon.

Now, there is a 4% import duty plus 17.5% Value Added Tax on the FULL cost of
shipping plus cost of the goods. The import & duty tax are based on the
reasonable VALUE placed on the original shipping documents you attach to the
box.

Best regards

John

> ----- Original Message -----
> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 6:58 PM
> Subject: [M]: Selling a scope overseas?
>
>
> > I have an 8" LX50 for sale on astromart. Someone from the UK offered to
> buy
> > it, and pay the shipping costs. Does anyone know if there are problems
> with
> > customs on shipping something like this overseas? UPS has rates to ship
> > large boxes overseas, but I was just wondering about tarriffs or customs
> > troubles with sending equipment like this.
> >
> > Any help would be appreciated.
> >
> > Frank Schwartz
> >

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